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Kids & Family · Lorraine Leddy

History's Kids

by Lorraine Leddy

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to grow up in a different time? Episodes of History's Kids explore famous moments in history, through firsthand accounts from people who were really there as children! Episodes of this kids history show cover topics like the Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, the Civil Rights Movement, and World War II. We immerse kids in learning through real stories, beyond the facts we usually find in history textbooks. Accompanying resources for each episode are available at www.historyskids.com.

Latest episodes

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The Supreme Court Sides With Kids: Mary Beth's Fight for Free Speech

📢 A NOTE TO CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS: Today's episode briefly references violence during the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, including the deaths of civil righ

Oct 6
17 min

A Kid's Turn at Bat: Dan Meets Baseball Hero Jackie Robinson

On March 20th, 1949, 10-year-old Dan got the chance to see his hero Jackie Robinson play baseball. Five years later, Jackie Robinson himself gave Dan words of wisdom that

Sep 22
17 min

Stuck on a Field Trip: Carmen and the Eruption of Mount St. Helens

On May 18th, 1980, 14-year-old Carmen was on a normal field trip… when suddenly, a volcano erupted! History's Kids is a history podcast for kids that brings the past to

Sep 8
11 min

Welcome to History's Kids

Welcome to History's Kids! We're a new children's podcast that tells the story of events of the past - through interviews with people who were really there as kids. Episo

Mar 28
1 min

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Great mix of information and storytelling. I loved the interview interspersed in the episode.

UncleJase · Sep 2026

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